by Sue Reid | Dec 13, 2024 | Book Reviews
“Following on from book one of the Kawai series and the story of legendary warrior Kaitanga, it’s time to hear of Hine-aue, the granddaughter of Kaitanga, on the East Coast of Te Ika-a-Maui Aotearoa…” Book Two of the Kawai series reads like a...
by Sue Reid | Dec 13, 2024 | Book Reviews
“With unimaginable grief and betrayal, Jane Saville is forced to reside in a cottage near the towering shadows of Salisbury Cathedral and make her own way…” Fiona McIntosh is a firm favourite of Book Club readers and delivers again in time for your...
by Sue Reid | Dec 13, 2024 | Book Reviews
“A captivating tale set in and around an English seaside hotel in 1919. A full, colourful vast array of characters give structure and strength to this loved tale…” Delving into the pages of a new Helen Simonson novel is a treat – she gifted us...
by Sue Reid | Nov 25, 2024 | Book Reviews
“If you love well-researched, credible historical drama, then you can’t go past Auckland-based author Olivia Spooner. Meet Addy and Margot, in World War Two service in the Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps AKA – The Tuis.” A circle of Kiwi...
by Sue Reid | Nov 25, 2024 | Book Reviews
“An extraordinary life and her rise through politics in both Britain and USA…all within the shadows. Her life’s work cannot be simply put in a box but author Sonia Purnell comes the closest of all biographies to give us a thorough, deserving record...